More than 35 years after James Beard wrote American Cookery, American chefs have transcended their underdog status. Among those chefs who have achieved celebrity in their own right, some have even become icons. At this year's gala dinner and auction we're celebrating American cuisine and the icons who helped create it. And what better way to do so than a fantastic multi-course menu? Here's a preview of what will grace the tables at Wednesday's sold-out event at the Four Seasons Restaurant:
ReceptionJBF Award Winner Fabio Trabocchi, The Four Seasons Restaurant, NYC
Otoro with Fennel PollenKumamoto Oysters with Cauliflower and Lobster AspicParsnip Cappuccino with Périgord Black TrufflesFoie Gras Sandwiches on Pain d'EpiceNantucket Bay Scallops with Parsley and Piment d'EspeletteDinnerJBF Award Winner Dan Barber